Face To Face
Todd Edwards Daft Punk Lyrics
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It's not your fault I was being too demanding
I must admit, it's my pride that made me distant
All because I hoped that you'd be someone different
There's not much I know about you
Fear will always make you blind
But the answer is in clear view
I turned away 'cause I thought you were the problem
Tried to forget, until I hit the bottom
But when I faced you in my blank confusion
I realized you weren't wrong, was a mere illusion
It really didn't make sense
Just to leave this unresolved
It's not hard to go the distance
When you finally get involved face to face
It really didn't make sense
Just to leave this unresolved
It's not hard to go the distance
When you finally get involved face to face
In Todd Edwards' interpretation of Daft Punk's "Face to Face," the lyrics delve into themes of perspective and self-reflection. The opening lines immediately capture the sense of confusion that the singer is feeling. They seem to be at a crossroads, questioning what is happening and how they have played a part in creating a situation that is less than desirable. They acknowledge that they may have been too demanding, leading to feelings of distance and isolation.
However, as the song progresses, the singer begins to recognize that their fears are clouding their vision. They admit that there is not much they know about the other person, and the unknown can be a source of terror. But, by facing their fears, they come to realize that the answer has been right in front of them all along.
The chorus reinforces this idea, stating that it is amazing what you will find when you confront someone face to face. That sometimes, it takes having to hit rock bottom to realize the truth. The truth in this case is that the other person was not the problem, and in fact, they are critical in resolving the current situation. The singer notes that it is not hard to go the distance once they have become more involved and have gained some depth of understanding of the other person.
Overall, Todd Edwards' interpretation of "Face to Face" touches on the importance of honesty, self-reflection, and perspective. It highlights the value of confronting difficult situations head-on and recognizing one's own faults.
Line by Line Meaning
What's going on? Could this be my understanding?
I am confused and unsure of what is happening in our relationship.
It's not your fault I was being too demanding
I had unreasonable expectations of you and it's not fair to blame you.
I must admit, it's my pride that made me distant
I was too proud to admit my mistakes and it caused distance between us.
All because I hoped that you'd be someone different
I had unrealistic expectations of who you were and hoped you were someone else.
There's not much I know about you
I don't know much about you as a person.
Fear will always make you blind
Fear can cloud your judgement and perception.
But the answer is in clear view
The solution to our problems is obvious.
It's amazing what you'll find face to face
Communicating directly and in person can lead to surprising insights and solutions.
I turned away 'cause I thought you were the problem
I avoided facing our issues and blamed them on you.
Tried to forget, until I hit the bottom
I tried to ignore our problems until they reached a breaking point.
But when I faced you in my blank confusion
When I confronted you, I was unsure of what to say or do.
I realized you weren't wrong, was a mere illusion
I realized that my perception of you being the problem was incorrect and based on false assumptions.
It really didn't make sense
It was illogical and counterproductive.
Just to leave this unresolved
To ignore or avoid resolving our issues.
It's not hard to go the distance
It's not difficult to work through our problems together.
When you finally get involved face to face
When we communicate in person and work together towards a resolution.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: THOMAS BANGALTER, GUY MANUEL HOMEM CHRISTO, TODD IMPERATRICE
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José Roberto Torres de la Cruz
If you are looking for "full story" here is the order:
1. "One More Time"
2. "Aerodynamic"
3. "Digital Love"
4. "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger"
5. "Crescendolls"
6. "Nightvision"
7. "Superheroes"
8. "High Life"
9. "Something About Us"
10. "Voyager"
11. "Veridis Quo"
12. "Short Circuit"
13. "Face to Face"
14. "Too Long"
credit to ein stein
Scooby
I think this song deserves more recognition. This has been my favorite tbh.
Ben Holland
Definitely my favourite. Banger.
mzs
it literally has nineteen million views
Veganator / ManOFlipperz
It really do be a banger
Marcelo Ochoa
Fr, my favorite daft punk song
Blade383210
Its probably my second favorite song by them. My personal favorite is Touch
José Roberto Torres de la Cruz
If you are looking for "full story" here is the order:
1. "One More Time"
2. "Aerodynamic"
3. "Digital Love"
4. "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger"
5. "Crescendolls"
6. "Nightvision"
7. "Superheroes"
8. "High Life"
9. "Something About Us"
10. "Voyager"
11. "Veridis Quo"
12. "Short Circuit"
13. "Face to Face"
14. "Too Long"
credit to ein stein
Milan
it's in discovery's order
Rusty Larry
@Milan ya, it is made for that order really
Xitrial
Or just watch Interstellar 5555